Arts

Out in Toronto: Oct 13–19, 2016

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

Opinion

Falling in love with a stripper (Part 1)

Laying eyes on Tony at Remington’s strip club in Toronto

By Mike Miksche

Culture

What’s the difference between a queer and a straight sports bar?

Striker Sports Bar aims to be a welcoming hub in Toronto’s thriving LGBT sports culture

By Aeryn Pfaff

Power

Is Oasis Aqualounge’s club policy transphobic?

Club accused of misgendering trans people and charging non-binary people presenting as male the cis men’s admission fee

By Vincent Matak

LGBT hockey players open up about homophobia in youth sports

‘A living breathing nightmare’

Created for Toronto Gay Hockey Association

Arts

Out in Toronto: Oct 6-12, 2016

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

Power

Ontario’s equal parenting law passes second reading

The bill would finally stop queer and trans parents from having to adopt their own children

By Arshy Mann

Arts

Can one party welcome bears, club kids, hipsters and leather folks?

Why Pitbull Events refuses to be another niche party in a sea of Toronto’s sexual subcultures

By Mike Miksche

Power

Man sentenced after last year’s attack on Toronto drag queen

Joshua Oliver pleaded guilty to charges related to robbery of drag performer Ryan Boa

By Eternity Martis

Power

Ontario to finally give equal treatment to queer and trans families

The bill ensures legal status for LGBT parents

By Arshy Mann

Arts

Out in Toronto: Sept 29-Oct 5, 2016

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard

The shadiest moments in RuPaul’s Drag Race herstory

Category is: shady ladies

Created for Fife House

Arts

Nuit Blanche art installations that queer audiences will enjoy

There’s room for interpretation in these projects, which include washroom graffiti and an Honest Ed’s tribute

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

The cost of queer progress for the entire LGBT community

Tim McCaskell’s new book shines light on the communities left behind following historical queer movements

By Chris Dupuis

Vivek Shraya wants to talk about whiteness

Author investigates the politics and emotions of a world driven by skin colour

Created for The Word On The Street

Arts

Why Hosanna is taking the Toronto stage again

The importance of reviving queer theatre classics

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Out in Toronto: Sept 22-28, 2016

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard